Staff Accountant

Ambry Genetics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus, a leader in precision medicine, is seeking an accounting associate to support day‑to‑day financial operations in Chicago. You will maintain and reconcile bank statements, perform month‑end close tasks, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, and analyze general ledger activity to ensure data accuracy.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, solid Excel skills, and GAAP knowledge; public accounting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of accounting experience or internship in finance, consulting, or technology
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Tax, Audit, or Finance
• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) and MS Office proficiency
• Exceptional customer service, teamwork, and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple work streams
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of GAAP

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting functions
• Maintain and reconcile bank statements
• Perform month-end close tasks and prepare financial statement analysis
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations
• Review and analyze general ledger transactions
• Prepare documentation for financial statement audits and tax provisions/returns
• Assist with workpapers for tax filings
• Ensure internal controls are in place and maintained
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses for leadership
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes

Skills

MS Excel

MS Office

SQL

Visual Basic

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

GAAP

Job description

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Supporting day-to-day accounting functions
• Responsible for maintaining and reconciling bank statements
• Performing month-end close tasks and preparing financial statement analysis
• Preparing balance sheet account reconciliations
• Reviewing and analyzing general ledger transactions and accounts
• Preparing supporting documentation for financial statement audit and tax provisions /returns
• Assisting manager with preparation of workpapers for tax filings
• Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained
• Conducting ad-hoc analysis to support leadership requests
• Driving continuous improvement in accounting processes

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in an internship or accounting role, preferably within finance, consulting, or technology
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Tax, Audit, or Finance
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Advanced MS Excel skills (Logical Formulas, Lookups, Pivot Tables; experience with Visual Basic and/or SQL a plus but not required)
• Exceptional customer service skills; cooperative; strong team-player
• An eye for the details and the ability to deliver accurate output in a timely manner
• Strong organizational skills and comfort with managing multiple work streams
• High level of self-motivation with the ability to manage priorities, troubleshoot issues as they arise, and work independently
• Poised and works well under pressure and in a fast-paced changing environment
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Public Accounting Experience Preferred

• A champion for data accuracy and quality for the Accounting team

Chicago: $65,000 - $82,000

The expected salary range may vary for other locations. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.